Qiao Lijie searched near the port for a long time, but did not find the second brother.

The study abroad supervisor advised him: "It's better to go to the Chinese League first to leave a message." It's also good to mobilize the students to find someone together. ”

Qiao Lijie entrusted the supervisor to leave news for the Alliance, and he was still looking for someone at the port.

Qiao Zhicai saw that the crowd outside had dispersed, and walked out of the warehouse with Xiao Song. Xiao Song said: "Mr. Xiao Qiao is a man of the year in school. Just ask a little around the school and you'll be able to find him. Let's go to school first. ”

Qiao Zhicai felt that this was the truth. So I rented a car with Xiao Song. He sat in the car and happened to pass by Qiao Lijie.

Qiao Lijie anxiously searched for half a night at the port, and then remembered that Qiao Zhicai was still accompanied by a little classmate. He hurried back to school, and the receptionist of the Chinese League said to him, "Mr. Qiao, Mr. Tang has just come to look for you!" Said that someone had been found. I told you to go up to his house. ”

Joliger's mind is full of sparks. hurriedly ran to Old Tang's house. When he opened the door, Qiao Zhicai and Old Tang were sitting and talking together.

Qiao Lijie breathed a sigh of relief, and angrily went up and slapped his brother. "You're such a big guy, how do you run around. I don't know if you're waiting for me where you are. ”

Qiao Zhicai was very aggrieved, seeing that his younger brother was running with sweat, and he was squeezed into a neat suit. Even the glasses were cracked and hung crookedly on their faces.

Since Qiao Lijie was so embarrassed, Qiao Zhicai couldn't choke with him. Whispered: "I'm worried about you." I've been waiting for you at the port for a long time. ”

Qiao Lijie was vicious, "What am I worried about? I'm afraid that if you lose it, you won't be able to explain it to your parents. ”

Qiao Zhicai rolled his eyes. happened to be seen by Qiao Lijie, and said angrily: "What kind of eyes are you, am I still wrong?" ”

Old Tang had never seen Qiao Lijie so angry. "Okay, okay." It was also sudden. Who knew that several planes would cause such a big riot! "He pulls Qiao Lijie." Don't be so angry. After all, your brother is all bearded and all tailed, and it is said that many people have been trampled to death in the port riot today! ”

Qiao Lijie sat at the table and drank half a pot of tea in one go. said: "It's really going to cause trouble. ”

Qiao Zhicai was very unable to get off the stage in front of others. "I didn't mean to. Did I fly the bombers in the harbor all of a sudden? ”

Old Tang couldn't help but have a big headache when he saw that the two of them were going to quarrel again. Pressed Qiao Lijie's shoulder, "Lijie, aren't you usually very calm when you encounter problems?" Why is it messed up this time? ”

He said to Qiao Zhicai again: "Don't quarrel anymore." Lijie is also worried about you. If there is any more arguery, I will ask the two of you to go out. ”

Qiao Zhicai's joy when he saw his younger brother had turned into anger at this time, and he pouted and didn't speak.

Old Tang quickly resolved the dispute, and cooked a pot of egg noodles for the brothers very virtuously. After a warm question, he swept the well-fed brothers out of the house.

Qiao Zhicai and Qiao Lijie each filled a belly of Lao Tang brand hot noodle soup, and they fought all the way in the cold wind with plenty of energy. Finally, in the early hours of the morning, he returned to Joeje's temporary residence.

They pushed each other and carefully stepped on the second-floor stairs for fear of waking the landlord. Qiao Zhicai couldn't hold back his laughter, Qiao Lijie also smiled and raised a finger, pressed it on his lips and was slapped away by the second brother.

There was a slight glow of sky outside the window, and it was dawn.

Qiao Zhicai couldn't sit still, and fell crookedly on the bed, and Qiao Lijie pushed him. "Wash your face and go back to sleep."

Qiao Zhicai promised in his mouth, but fell asleep groggily. Qiao Lijie was helpless, wiped his brother's face with a hot towel, and cleaned up himself.

It was a long day, he thought to himself. Soon, however, he was dragged into sleep by his heavy body.

The two slept from morning to afternoon. Qiao Lijie found that there was a little fluorescence outside, and it had been snowing since the morning, and a thick layer of snow had been laid on the road. He pushed open the window and took a breath of cold, clean air. I feel very comfortable and my body is full of energy.

Qiao Lijie said, "Yesterday, in order to help me find you, Lao Tang sent out a lot of people. Today, I would like to express my gratitude to others. Qiao Zhicai took out a lot of novelties from his big bag. said: "That's right, I can give these gifts to your friends." ”

The two put on heavy coats and paid a visit to Old Tang in the wind and snow. Old Don was flattered. Treat the Qiao brothers with melon seeds and sweets.

It's time for dinner. The three of them went to a Chinese restaurant in the corner of the street to have a meal. Qiao Zhicai chirped crookedly and commented on the dish. "I really don't know who invented this Zuo Zongtang chicken, it's sweet and salty, and it's terrible. And this beef is harder than my belt. ”

Old Tang felt the same way, Qiao Zhi saw him nodding, and said with a smile: "It's not as good as Old Tang's craftsmanship!" ”

Old Tang lives with the serious Qiao Lijie every day. Seeing such a lively Qiao Zhicai at this time, I felt that the facial features of the old Qiao family seemed to have awakened on Qiao Zhicai's face, and he could toss and turn flexibly, and he couldn't help but be amazed.

Qiao Lijie said: "Foreigners like to order this kind of dish in Chinese restaurants. We can't get used to it. However, Lao Tang and I sometimes go to the Chinese League to fight the autumn breeze. There are a few female students there who can cook Shanghai food, so I'll take you to try it next time. ”

As soon as George heard about the female classmate, he suddenly came to his senses. asked, "Old Tang, do you think there are female students pursuing my third child?" ”

Old Tang pushed his glasses and ignored Qiao Lijie's look. said: "Yes, indeed. However, Lijie's vision is very high, and he can't look down on ordinary girls. ”

George asked again, what kind of girl can my family Lijie fancy?

"Second brother, what are you asking for?" Qiao Lijie's eyebrows were thick, and he was angry, and the two thick eyebrows looked particularly serious. "I came to the U.S. to study, not to pursue female students. Besides, the lab is so busy, I don't have time for anything else. ”

George was disappointed. "Studying and falling in love are two different things, and they don't interfere with each other. Can't you just find me a younger brother and sister while studying? ”

Qiao Lijie's face was calm, and his eyes flashed on the second brother's face. "Not really."

The two said goodbye to Old Tang at the intersection. On the way home, Qiao Zhicai kept talking about how he pursued girls, and said to Qiao Lijie: "Third child, it's not okay if you don't open up like this." You're in your twenties, and you haven't even had a girlfriend yet. So what should you do if you fall in love in the future and want to pursue your future wife? What about love, it may not be a lifelong love, can't you practice first? ”

Qiao Lijie's deep eyes stared at his second brother. Word by word, he said, "Of course not." Once I fall in love with someone, I can't change it. ”

Qiao Zhicai was stunned by his staring for a while, and he only felt that he was saying this very solemnly. Asked, "So who are you really in love with?" ”

However, Qiao Lijie did not answer, and walked over with a quick pace.

Qiao Zhicai was playful, he pinched a snowball and stuffed it into Qiao Lijie's neck.

Qiao Lijie shivered, and felt the snowball slide from the collar all the way to the waist. He bent down helplessly to pour the snowball out of his back.

But Qiao Zhicai had already pulled out his shirt with a grin. A pair of cold hands grabbed Qiao Lijie's waist and shook the melted snow out of his clothes.

Qiao Lijie looked at the second brother naughty, and saw him smile with crooked eyebrows. My heart burned like a fire, and I hurriedly dodged.

Qiao Zhicai thought that he was afraid of the cold, and said with a smile: "Wow." It turns out that you like to play snowball fights. ”

Qiao Lijie was coldly touched by him, his face was hot, but his expression was still very calm. also kneaded a snowball and threw it at the second brother.

The brothers fought for a while. Continue along Phil Avenue towards the apartment. Qiao Zhicai looked at the tall buildings on both sides of the road. He asked, "Lijie, why did you go so far to study?" Is the United States really that good? ”

Qiao Lijie exhaled a breath of white air in the cold wind. He grabbed his second brother's cold hand and put it in his pocket. He felt that the damp snow water seemed to be able to penetrate into his heart from the second brother's fingers. into a bubbling, cool stream.

"I came to the U.S. to learn about the most advanced science and technology. If one day in the future. China is no longer at war. I will return to my homeland and help her rise from the ashes. ”

It was the first time Qiao Zhicai had heard his younger brother say such things. There was a glimmer of anticipation in his heart for no reason. "Will the war really end? Lijie, I don't feel like we can see our tomorrow. ”

"Of course the war will end. But when the war ended. We should be ready. ”

Qiao Zhicai looked at his mature brother and sighed. "Of course. A smart and learned person like you is what the country needs. What can a lot of people like me do for the country? ”

Qiao Lijie grabbed his shoulder and said seriously. "Second brother, I don't agree with your statement. Each person has a role to play. If you haven't found your place yet, go for it. I believe you. You're so smart, so sharp, you're sure to make a career. ”

The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and the silver cover covered every dark corner. Qiao Zhicai felt that he was walking in a fairy tale world. He squeezed his brother's hand in his coat pocket. Qiao Lijie's palms were warm and dry, exuding a thick warmth.

Walk on an empty road in a foreign land. Walk in this silvery white world. It's as if they've all been forgotten, and only two people are left to live together.

Qiao Zhicai didn't know where they were going. But he firmly followed in Lijie's footsteps. I believe that Lijie will always take him in the right direction.

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Old Tang: "Talent! You have to be sober! Rejie is likely to take you into the ditch. ”

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Qiao Lijie: "............ You shut up. ”

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Old Tang: "The next chapter of the rival is about to appear." What can I do? ”Σ( ° △ °|||) ︴

Qiao Lijie: "There is no rival in love. It's not your brainchild. Thank you. ( ̄へ ̄ well)

Qiao Zhicai: "............"